
Nouman Ali Khan
Nouman Ali Khan is the founder and CEO of Bayyinah and serves as a lead instructor for several programs including Dream, traveling seminars and Bayyinah TV. His serious Arabic training began in the U.S. in 1999 under Dr. Abdus-Samie, founder and former principal of Quran College in Faisalabad, Pakistan.
Khan served as a professor of Arabic at Nassau Community College until 2006 when he decided to take Bayyinah on as a full-time project. Since then he has taught more than 10,000 students through traveling seminars and programs. He currently resides in Dallas, Texas and is focusing on teaching his students, developing Arabic curricula and filming material for Bayyinah TV.
Nouman Ali Khan, who was of Pakistani descent and was born in Germany on May 4, 1978, spent his early years in the former East Berlin. Khan attended the Pakistan Embassy school from second through eighth grade while his father was employed by the Pakistani Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Khan was a teenager when his father decided to relocate the family to New York.
Latest episodes

Jul 5, 2025 • 32min
The Quran Law and Culture

Jul 4, 2025 • 32min
Sending Salawat on the Prophet - Why Allah & His Angels Do It

Jun 29, 2025 • 26min
What Doing Dhikr Actually Means - Allahs Definition
Dive into the true meaning of 'dhikr'—it's not just about reciting phrases but about a heartfelt connection with God. Explore the troubling trend of scholars focusing more on past interpretations instead of the Quran itself, risking a disconnect from its original message. Discover how dhikr enhances faith and prayer, underscoring the importance of understanding God's essence for genuine remembrance. It's a thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional views of spirituality in a modern context.

Jun 28, 2025 • 28min
The Last Prophet The Final Message

Jun 27, 2025 • 12min
When Feelings Clash with Revelation- The Prophet’s Test - Surah Al-Ahzab

Jun 21, 2025 • 35min
The Rumor - How Allah Responds to Gossip Slander & False Accusations

Jun 20, 2025 • 18min
How the Prophet Led in Crisis When Everyone Else Was Shaken

Jun 16, 2025 • 13min
Why Did Allah Tell the Prophet to Have Taqwa- Surah Al-Ahzab

Jun 14, 2025 • 24min
Understanding Taqwa - ICCD Illinois

Jun 13, 2025 • 1h 22min